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  • Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. – 3:00 pm – Orchid Growing Clinic

    Once again Historic New England will feature orchids at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, Massachusetts on Saturday, October 23 at 10 a.m.  Bring up to three orchid plants for evaluation by experienced horticulturists. Get advice on maintaining healthy blooming plants. Other services offered include repotting and educational handouts about orchids. Books, pots, and growing supplies are for sale. Admission fee is $10.  For more information call 781-891-1985.  For directions, log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

  • Friday, October 8 – Pioneers Regional Symposium

    To celebrate the recent publication of Shaping the American Landscape: New Profiles from the Pioneers of American Landscape Design Project, a series of regional symposia will be held. Each venue in this national series will spotlight specific designers, projects, and trends that collectively celebrate our unique and historically significant designed landscape heritage. Speakers will include leading historians, designers, and practitioners.  One such event will be held Friday, October 8 at the Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.  The event is sponsored by The Cultural Landscape Foundation.  A complete list of participants and registration information can be found at www.tclf.org.

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  • Friday, June 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Growing Plants Hydroponically

    Take the guesswork out of watering your plants. Learn about hydroponic culture: which plants to grow, what products you need, and how to set up and maintain your system.  The course, sponsored by Historic New England, will take place at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham on Friday, June 18, from 10 – 12, and the fee is $20 for Garden and Landscape members, $25 for HNE members, and $35 for nonmembers.  Registration is required at www.historicnewengland.org, or call 781-891-1985.

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  • Thursday, June 3 – Sunday, June 6, and Saturday, June 12 – Sunday, June 13, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Hosta and Perennial Sale

    The Lyman Estate Greenhouses will host the annual Hosta and Perennial Sale on Thursday, June 3 – Sunday, June 6, and again Saturday, June 12 – Sunday, June 13, from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.  Thousands of plants are available in creams, golds, blues, and mixes.  Choose from large specimen and small plants, along with many new to the market and hard-to-find varieties.  The Lyman Estate  knowledgeable staff is on hand to help you choose the right hostas for your garden. Free admission.  Call 781-891-1985 for more information, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

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  • Saturday, May 15, Friday & Saturday, May 21 – 22, and Saturday, May 29, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Annual Garden Plant Sale at Gore Place

    Come purchase a wide variety of open pollinated annuals, perennials, herbs and fifteen varieties of heirloom tomatoes.  These are beautiful, hard-to-find varieties that will enhance any border or decorative garden.  You’ll have the chance to confer with Gore Place gardener Scott Clarke.  Scott has a great deal of knowledge about these varieties and he is eager to share his expertise.  The dates are Saturday, May 15, Friday and Saturday, May 21 – 22, and Saturday, May 29, from 9 – 3, but come early, since some of the offerings may be in limited supply.  Gore Place is at 52 Gore Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, and you may email events@goreplace.org for more information, or call Thom Roach at 781-894-2798.

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  • Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2, and Saturday, May 8 – Sunday, May 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Spring Herb Sale

    Celebrate the arrival of spring with a visit to the annual herb sale at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, from Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2, and again on Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, from 10 – 4.  Thousands of naturally grown culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs will be on sale.  Scented geraniums, herbal topiaries, pottery, and garden gifts are also available, and the horticultural staff will be on hand to offer expert advice.  Free admission.  Call 781-891-1985, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org for directions and more information.

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  • Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Spring Orchid Sale

    Hundreds of orchid plants are for sale at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, Massachusetts, including many hard to find varieties.  Among the varieties on display and for sale: cattleyas, laelias, paphiopedilums, and phalaenopsis. Both species and hybrid plants are available in bud or blooming. Free admission.  Call 781-891-1985  for more information and directions, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

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  • Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Book Signing with Ann Clifford, author of Stonehurst: An American Masterwork by H.H. Richardson and F.L. Olmsted

    Back Pages Books, an independent new and used book seller located at 289 Moody Street in Waltham, will host author Ann Clifford on Tuesday, November 10, from 7 – 8 pm.   The author discusses Waltham’s own Stonehurst: an American Masterwork by Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted.

    StonehurstWaltham’s Robert Treat Paine estate, also called Stonehurst, is a wonder of architectural genius.  Come for a discussion of the history of Stonehurst, Paine, Olmsted, and Richardson with Stonehurst director Ann Clifford, whose stunning book on the estate captures for the first time the beauty of this Waltham jewel in writing and images.  For directions and more information, log on to www.backpagesbooks.com, call 781-209-0631, or email info@backpagesbooks.com.